August 2022 A Change of Pace Newsletter

 Six Themed Events to Enjoy This Fall  🍇👻🍁🍺

Summer is wrapping up: vacations are coming to a close, kids are going back to school, Halloween decorations are popping up in stores, and all things pumpkin spice are gearing up to make their annual comeback. All signs point to red and orange leaves, crisp air, and pumpkins being right around the corner.

Upcoming races taking place throughout Northern California:

Davis Labor Day Race

Monday, Sept. 5 | 8:00 am

Join us at Downtown Davis’ Central Park for this 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kid’s 1/2 Mile Fun Run. Finisher medals, age group awards, and a pancake breakfast await you at the finish line. The Davis Labor Day Race will benefit Cancer Champions, a nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer patients with nutrition and exercise during their treatment.

Palo Alto Moonlight Run

Friday, Sept. 9 | 7:30 pm

This longstanding Palo Alto tradition takes place under the harvest moon and includes a 5K walk, 5K Run, 10K Run, and Half Marathon. Long sleeve shirts are included with your Moonlight Run entry and dozens of local vendors offer samples afterwards. Proceeds are donated the Palo Alto Holiday Fund, which distributes funding to local child and family-focused non profits in the Peninsula.

Rocktobrewfest

Saturday, Oct. 15 | 5:00 pm

Our annual “Hoppy Hour” run or walk will be held at Super Owl Brewing in West Davis. Rocktobrewfest entry includes t-shirt, finisher medal, and one free post-race beer. Complete either the 5K or 5 Mile and then enjoy beer and pizza. Saturday night plans have never been so easy.

Both the event and the on-site beer proceeds will benefit Cancer Champions.

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Halloween Spirit Run

Sunday, October 30 | 8:00 am

The 29th Annual Spirit Run is a 5K & 10K race held in Downtown Pleasanton and organized by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. Entry includes a premium long sleeved tshirt. Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students, grants for

local community organizations, and funding of projects endorsed by The Rotary Club of Pleasanton and Rotary International.

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Clarksburg Country Run

Sunday, Nov. 13 | 8:00 am

The 56th Annual Clarksburg Country Run is one of the most distinguished and oldest races in Northern California. Entry includes long sleeve tech shirt, medal, and postrace lunch. Held near the heart of Clarksburg wine country, the event offers country hospitality with that ‘big race feel.’ Choose from the historic 30K distance, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids runs.

The event benefits the Friends of Clarksburg Services & Recreation, the (all-volunteer) Clarksburg Fire Dept., and Delta High School sports teams.

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Davis Turkey Trot

Saturday, Nov. 19 | 7:50 am

The Davis Turkey Trot is the city’s largest running and walking event, taking place on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving each year. There is a distance for every age and ability; from kids’ sprints to a half marathon, with adaptive categories available for all events to ensure people of every ability are welcomed to participate.

Entrants receive a long-sleeved t-shirt plus a finisher medal, along with eligibility for age group awards. (Dog awards also offered in the 2 Mile!). Event benefits Cancer Champions and the Yolo County SPCA.

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Upcoming Events

 
  1. Folsom Firecracker

    July 4 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am
  2. Davis Moonlight Race

    July 15 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  3. Paddlesplash Water Festival

    August 4 @ 8:00 am - August 6 @ 4:00 pm
  4. Davis Turkey Trot

    November 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Upcoming ACOP Events

 
  1. Folsom Firecracker

    July 4 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am
  2. Davis Moonlight Race

    July 15 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  3. Paddlesplash Water Festival

    August 4 @ 8:00 am - August 6 @ 4:00 pm
  4. Davis Turkey Trot

    November 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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